The protests jointly organised by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) saw protestors including men and women from all walks of life, march through the city of Leh, despite the freezing temperatures that the city has been witnessing.
Khirwar is currently posted in Ladakh. The source said that she has been retired compulsorily under the Fundamental Rules (FR) 56(j), Rule 48 of Central Civil Services (CCS) Pension Rules, 1972 after an assessment of her service record.
Ladakh Lt Governor has defended his adminstration's protracted but unsuccessful battle in the courts against the granting of the 'plough' symbol to the National Conference
Border residents of Ladakh have demanded development of tourist destinations and allocation of land for the construction of rest houses to support their livelihood.
A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said, "Elections to any office/body are required to be free, fair and transparent. Elections lie at the core of democracy
The Congress MP claimed the locals, too, contend that Indian territory was intruded upon and taken by the Chinese troops, adding that it was a matter of concern.
General Officer Commanding of the Army's Fire and Fury Corps, Lt Gen Rashim Bali, led the troops in paying homage to the slain personnel at a solemn wreath-laying ceremony.